Principal Senior Advisor for Intelligence and Exquisite Technologies

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. The Principal Senior Advisor for Intelligence and Exquisite Technologies will serve as the Under Secretary's principal advisor at the intersection of national and homeland security intelligence and the development, assessment and transition of exquisite technologies and often sensitive systems that provide decisive advantage against the most consequential threats.

Major duties

The Principal Senior Advisor for Intelligence and Exquisite Technologies is a Senior Level (SL) position within the immediate Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. The incumbent serves as the Under Secretary's principal advisor at the intersection of national and homeland security intelligence and the development, assessment, and transition of exquisite technologies highly specialized, high-performance, and often sensitive systems and capabilities that provide decisive advantage against the most consequential threats. Specific responsibilities include: Serves as the Under Secretary's principal advisor on all matters at the intersection of intelligence and exquisite technologies. Provides authoritative, independent counsel on how emerging and specialized technologies can satisfy homeland security intelligence requirements, and on how intelligence drivers should shape the Directorate's research, development, and investment priorities. Serves as S&T's senior interface with the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). Establishes and maintains senior-level relationships with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), and IC elements and national laboratories, to align S&T efforts with national intelligence priorities and to leverage exquisite collection, processing, and analytic capabilities for homeland security missions. Identifies and evaluates exquisite technologies for application to priority homeland security missions, including bio surveillance, cybersecurity, and unmanned and counter-unmanned systems. Guides horizon-scanning and technology-assessment activities and champions the maturation and transition of high-value capabilities from research into operational use. Provides advice on and helps shape the oversight of classified, compartmented, and other sensitive S&T programs and activities, including special access programs, promoting appropriate security, governance, resourcing, and alignment with departmental and national priorities. Provides advice on intelligence-informed technology risk across the Directorate's investments, partnerships, and acquisitions, including foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI), supply-chain, research-security, and counterintelligence considerations. Integrates due-diligence and vetting findings into senior leadership decisions on collaboration, funding, and technology protection. Represents the Directorate and the Under Secretary in interagency councils, IC governance bodies, and senior working groups. Articulates and defends S&T positions, negotiates equities, and builds coalitions across the Department, inter-agencies, and the IC to advance the Directorate's mission. Shapes strategy and advises on senior engagements, communications, and outreach to industry, academia, national laboratories, and inter-agencies in order to attract talent, capital, and capability to the Directorate's advanced-technology missions and to strengthen the domestic innovation base supporting homeland security.

Qualifications

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application must not exceed two (2) pages i.e., one (1) page double-sided or two (2) pages one-sided. You must possess all of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading teams and/or projects for a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector or nongovernmental organizations. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to SL positions. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). MTQ 1: Demonstrated senior-level experience integrating advanced technology and intelligence in support of national security objectives, with a proven ability to advise senior leaders across the Intelligence Community, defense, or homeland security environments. MTQ 2: Demonstrated expert knowledge of U.S. Intelligence Community structures, authorities, and requirements processes, with demonstrated success in directing classified or specialized technology programs, translating intelligence needs into technology strategies and investments, and managing associated security, oversight, and technology-protection risks (including FOCI, supply-chain, and counterintelligence considerations). Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Current or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the DHS Headquarters Executive Services team. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Veterans, Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.